The Spanish Football Federation confirms a grave injury to Aitana Bonmatí, who has fractured her left fibula during training with the national team ahead of the UEFA Nations League final. The Barça midfielder returns to Barcelona to begin recovery.
A sudden blow during Spain’s preparations
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) confirmed late Sunday night that Aitana Bonmatí has left the Spanish national team training camp after suffering a serious injury in Las Rozas. The midfielder, who was preparing for the UEFA Nations League final, sustained a fracture to her left fibula following an awkward movement during a training session.
The official statement from the RFEF explained that “Aitana Bonmatí ended the morning session in Las Rozas with pain after a bad landing during a fortuitous action,” and that subsequent medical tests confirmed “a fracture in the left fibula.” She immediately returned to Barcelona, where she will undergo further evaluation by FC Barcelona’s medical staff.
Medical outlook and recovery timeline
Early indications suggest that Aitana could face a minimum of two months on the sidelines if surgery is not required. However, if an operation becomes necessary, recovery could extend to three or four months.
The injury represents a major setback for Barça Femení coach Pere Romeu, who is already without Patri Guijarro, sidelined by a stress fracture in her right foot. Losing both central midfielders significantly affects the team’s rhythm and stability in the middle of the park.
Aitana’s goal will now be to return in time for the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-finals, scheduled for late March and early April 2026. However, the timeline remains uncertain, depending on how her bone heals and whether surgery is deemed necessary.
An accumulation of physical struggles
This marks the first fibula fracture in Aitana’s professional career, though she has faced several setbacks in recent years. She suffered an adductor problem in June 2024, a soleus injury in August 2022, and a viral meningitis episode in June 2025. Just days ago, she mentioned in an interview with El Larguero that she had been dealing with persistent discomfort in her left hamstring tendon, admitting that it affected her performance even though she continued to play.
These recurring issues paint the picture of a player who has pushed through pain for months, driven by her competitive nature and leadership role in both club and country.
The human side of the injury
Beyond the statistics and medical reports, Aitana’s absence hits hard. She is not only the reigning Ballon d’Or winner and one of Barça’s tactical engines but also a symbol of professionalism and resilience in women’s football. Her teammates, staff, and fans will now rally behind her as she begins another fight—this time off the pitch.
Bottom line
Aitana Bonmatí’s injury is a painful reminder of the fine line elite players walk between brilliance and physical strain. Barça and Spain lose their heartbeat in midfield at a crucial moment of the season, but if her history teaches anything, it is that Aitana always comes back stronger.
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